Riley, Oberacker face off in NY-19 general election on Nov. 3; district decided by fewer than three points in each of the last two elections
Incumbent Democrat Josh Riley faces Republican Peter Oberacker in New York's 19th Congressional District general election on November 3, 2026. The seat has been highly competitive, with Riley winning narrowly in 2024 after losing to Molinaro by similarly thin margins in 2022 under different district lines.
Key Points
- NY-19 is a swing district decided by fewer than three points in both 2022 and 2024 elections
- Riley (D) currently holds the seat after defeating incumbent Molinaro (R) 51.1%-48.8% in 2024
- Race features Riley (D/Working Families Party) versus Oberacker (R/Conservative Party)